If Christ's crucifixion, death and resurrection were necessary to the salvation of mankind and all who believe in him (and therefore ultimately a good thing)...
...then why-oh-why have there been historical resentment and hatred of the figures of Judas and the Jews and the Romans, those either directly or indirectly implicated in Christ's crucifixion? After all, the killers of Jesus, through their actions, literally made possible the salvation which Christians hold so dear.
>>2705921
>then why-oh-why have there been historical resentment and hatred of the figures of Judas and the Jews and the Romans, those either directly or indirectly implicated in Christ's crucifixion?
but there isn't historical resentment of Romans due to this. the gospel accounts themselves try to wash pilate's hands of it and turn your hatred to Judas and the jews
>>2705937
The question still stands, and can just as easily be directed at any of the three entities suggested in the OP. To sidestep one in favor of the other is thus a banality when the /real/ question remains active (and, by the way, un-answered as of yet) in any case.
>>2705921
Generally people who did the Jew slaying like the Rhineland massacres don't care that much about the details of Christian theology or hate Jews for other reasons. I don't think anyone hates the Romans, they just look bad in reenactments because of the torture inflicted on Christ. It's hard to show someone whipping and impaling a man in a positive way.
>>2705921
The people who brought about Christ's death had no knowledge of His sacrifice, they were just putting our Lord to death. Judas may or may not have known the plan, but he sold Jesus to the authorities for earthly treasures which was totally contrary to The Lord's teachings and unnecessary so I doubt there were good intentions there.
Jesus said to his disciples: "Things that cause people to stumble are bound to come, but woe to anyone through whom they come.
- Luke 17:1